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No power outages despite planned maintenance by Eni Ghana – ECG assures

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has assured the public that there will be no power outages despite a planned maintenance exercise by Eni...

Akufo-Addo has embarrassed clergy over National Cathedral project – Okudzeto Ablakwa [Video]

Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Member of Parliament for North Tongu, has criticized President Nana Akufo-Addo for allegedly causing embarrassment to pastors who defended the National...

American was paid $6 million to raise funds for National Cathedral – Okudzeto Ablakwa says [Video]

Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has levelled serious accusations regarding the National Cathedral project’s fundraising efforts. According to Ablakwa, an American...

Produce CAF’s official ban letter for Kumasi stadium – Asempa FM sports journalist challenges GFA [Video]

Asempa FM sports journalist 'Prof' E. K. Wallace has called on the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to provide the official letter from the Confederation...

Galamsey: We’ll move into forest reserves and stop Chinese national if…. Small Scale Miners

The President of the Small Scale Miners Association, has issued a stern warning that if the government fails to take decisive action against illegal...

Asante youth demand removal of some Forestry, Minerals Commission bosses over galamsey

Pressure group, Asante Youth Association (AYA), is demanding the removal of the heads of the Forestry Commission and the Minerals Commission in the Ashanti...

Man who threatened to harm public officers arrested

Ibrahim Mohammed popularly known as Commander Kanewu of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has been arrested for threatening to shoot and harm some public...

Agric Ministry donates 100,000 starter pack to YEA to support youth in farming

In a significant move aimed at revitalizing the agricultural sector and address the issue of food security, the Ministry of Food and Agriculture has...

Galamsey crisis: We should not tolerate such sins against humanity- Christian Council

The Christian Council of Ghana has joined calls for the fight against illegal mining locally known as 'galamsey to be intensified, stating that such sinful...

World Assemblies of God fellowship to host 2026 congress in Ghana

The World Assemblies of God Fellowship(WAGF) has announced the church will be hosting its 2026 world congress for the first time on the African...

‘Galamsey’ breeding school dropouts – GNAT General Secretary

In a heart-wrenching revelation, General Secretary of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), Thomas Musah exposed the alarming truth about galamsey's impact on...

Let’s treat galamsey as a serious crime – NCCE

The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has said illegal mining commonly known as galamsey must be treated as a serious crime. In a statement,...

Gov’t committed to sustainable and legal mining – Lands Ministry insists

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has reiterated the government's commitment to promoting sustainable and legal mining practices in Ghana. The ministry has in...

Profile of GBA’s first female President, Efua Ghartey

Efua Ghartey is a distinguished legal professional and co-founder of the law firm Ghartey & Ghartey. After graduating from the University of Ghana, Legon, she...

I used to pay my workers with my wife’s salary – Leslie Addo Listowell

Rector of GH Media, now known as GH Schools, Leslie Addo Listowell, recounted that due to the challenge of inadequate funds, he had to...

Game Park Limited pays over GH¢15m to Ghanaians in its first year

Game Park Limited, a leading name in Ghana's lottery sector, is celebrating one year of successful operations in the country. In its first year, the...

Zipline, GHS reduce maternal mortality in Ashanti region by 56.4% – Study

A recent impact assessment study on aerial logistics to improve maternal health and emergencies has revealed a remarkable reduction in maternal mortality by 56.4%...

Galamsey: Political parties shouldn’t play politics with our lives – Catholic Bishops Conference

President of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC), Most Rev Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi, has urged political parties not to play politics with the lives...

Galamsey is a silent killer and must be stopped – Ghana Institution of Geoscientists

General Secretary of the Ghana Institution of Geoscientists, Prof. Prince Ofori Amponsah, has described illegal small-scale mining as a silent killer that must be...

Efua Ghartey makes history as first female GBA President

Efua Ghartey has made history as the first female president of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA), marking a significant achievement in Ghana’s legal profession. Her...

I became a taxi driver after I was sacked from NET 2 TV – GH Media School Rector

Rector for GH Media School, Leslie Addo Listowell, has disclosed that he became a taxi driver after he was regrettably sacked from NET 2...

Galamsey: We’ll start licking clay as water if we don’t act now – Dr Ken Ashigbey

Convenor of the Media Coalition Against Galamsey, Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey, has called on the government to take swift action to eradicate illegal mining in...

Organised Labour threatens nationwide strike over galamsey crisis

Organised Labour, led by the Trades Union Congress (TUC), has issued a strong warning to the government, threatening a nationwide strike by the end...

Nkwanta South MCE hands over 717 desks to GES

As part of efforts to enhance the learning environment in Nkwanta South, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Felix Owusu-Gyimah, has handed over 717 dual...

West Central Africa Division of Health Ministries invest GH₵ 500K to Combat heart disease

The Health Ministries Director for the West Central Africa Division of the Seventh-Day Adventist(SDA) Church, Dr. Paul Amo-Kyeremeh, has announced a groundbreaking initiative at...

Illegal mining ravages Ayamfuri-Wassa Akropong road, threatening environment and health

Illegal small-scale mining operations have taken over the main Ayamfuri-Wassa Akropong road in the Western Region. Miners are openly extracting gold in clear violation of...

Fire destroys three shops at Kamara

A fire broke out in the early hours of Wednesday, September 11, devastating three auto parts shops and a cold store along the Kamara-Mamprobi...

Galamsey: Small-Scale Miners Association to redeploy taskforce to affected areas

The Ghana National Association of Small-Scale Miners has announced plans to redeploy its task force to areas where illegal mining, commonly known as ‘galamsey,’...

Ban galamsey to protect lives – Medical Laboratory Scientists to govt

The Ghana Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists (GAMLS) has raised serious concerns about the escalating health risks posed by illegal mining, commonly known as...

Prophet Kumchacha invokes curses on Ministers, chiefs involved in galamsey

Founder and leader of Heaven's Gate Ministries, Prophet Nicholas Osei, widely known as Prophet Kumchacha, has invoked curses of death and illness on government...

The Ghana Report launches maiden Jobs and Entrepreneurship Fair to combat unemployment

The Ghana Report has launched its first-ever Jobs and Entrepreneurship Fair, scheduled to run from September 19th to October 5th, 2024, at the Independence...

Ban galamsey until sustainable solutions are found – Christian Council

The Christian Council of Ghana has joined the growing chorus calling for a complete and decisive ban on illegal mining, popularly known as "galamsey." This...

NIA pilots Ghana Card to Ghanaians in Canada

In a major step to extend Ghana Card services to Ghanaians living outside the country, the National Identification Authority (NIA) has begun issuing cards...

Damaged effigies: Court awaits comprehensive report on accused mental status

The Kwabenya Circuit Court has adjourned to September 18, the case of Newwell Gavu, the man held for destroying six Statues of the big...

Lawyer shortage hits Legal Aid

The Public Defenders Division, one of the three functional divisions of the Legal Aid Commission, was able to resolve only 323 out of the...

Kuntunse murder: Police pray for more time to complete investigations

The case of the Police Constable accused of shooting a driver to death over transport fare at Kuntunse Satellite, near Amasaman has been adjourned...

How a young boy asked Otumfuo to hold his flag while he visited the washroom [Watch]

During Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II's historic visit to Cape Coast for the Fetu Festival, a memorable moment unfolded involving a young boy who...

Land occupied by Asaase radio not connected to disputed Cantonments property – Lands Commission

The Lands Commission has clarified that the property located at No. 7, 5th Circular Road in Cantonments has never been owned or occupied by...

Minerals Commission deletes critical information about mining companies after The Fourth Estate revelations

The Minerals Commission has deleted crucial information about mining companies from its website after The Fourth Estate reported on how leading members of the New Patriotic...

Akosombo Dam flood: Ablakwa announces GH¢100k emergency rent support for victims

The North Tongu MP, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has made known his intention to undertake a comprehensive resettlement and compensation for victims of the Akosombo...